Forget courtside champagne and celebrity selfies—for watch lovers, Wimbledon and Paris Fashion Week served up something even better this week: a lineup of stunning timepieces quietly doing all the talking. Whether it was Russell Crowe flashing a bold new Rolex Daytona or Stormzy showing up with one of the most coveted Pateks in recent memory, the wrist game among celebs has never looked sharper.
Let’s start with David Beckham, a man who rarely misses when it comes to style. Once again, he brought his mom to Wimbledon (adorable) and once again showed up with a Tudor on his wrist (predictable, but still impressive). This year, though, his Tudor Black Bay Chrono was a little extra—custom-set with diamonds all over the bezel, lugs, hour markers, and bracelet. Word is, this iced-out piece was a 50th birthday present from Tudor itself. Not for sale to the public, of course—but the standard version of the Black Bay Chrono will run you about $6,050. If you want the sparkle, better start making friends in Switzerland.
On the same sunny Wimbledon lawn, actor Simu Liu kept things sleek with a gray two-piece suit and a Rolex Day-Date featuring a meteorite dial. Yep, real-deal asteroid material. That makes his Rolex not just stylish but literally out of this world. The Ref. 228236 he’s wearing goes for around $73,900. A bold choice, but hey—if you’re gonna wear a watch made from space rock, Wimbledon is as good a place as any.
Then there was Russell Crowe, who didn’t just turn heads—he practically lit up the arena. The Gladiator actor wore one of Rolex’s hottest 2025 releases: a yellow gold Cosmograph Daytona with a Tiffany-blue-style dial, black subdials, and a ceramic bezel. Paired with a black Oysterflex strap, it was sporty, luxe, and just the right amount of flash. The price tag? A cool $36,400. But let’s be honest—Russell probably got his ahead of the waitlist.
Meanwhile, over on the press tour for Superman: Legacy, co-stars David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult offered up two very different wrist statements. Corenswet—your new Clark Kent—kept things understated with a Cartier Tank Américaine in stainless steel. With its long rectangular case and navy alligator strap, it gave classic Metropolis-vibes. It’s the kind of watch that says, “I own cufflinks.” Retail: $6,250.
Hoult, on the other hand, leaned into his villain role as Lex Luthor with a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute that practically screamed "refined power." This model, released late last year, features a pink gold case and two faces—one with a sunray gold dial and another revealing its skeletonized chronograph movement. Limited to just 250 pieces, this one’s strictly for insiders. Price? If you have to ask…
Then there's Eddie Redmayne, a longtime Omega ambassador who stayed loyal to the brand by wearing a vibrant Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades with a terracotta red dial. At 38 mm, it’s compact, colorful, and surprisingly wearable—even for a red carpet. The stainless-steel bracelet gives it everyday versatility, and the $6,600 price tag makes it (relatively) accessible for a luxury piece. It’s not the first time Redmayne has worn it, and it definitely won’t be the last.
And finally, let’s talk about Stormzy. The British rapper made a statement at the Jacquemus show in Paris with a Patek Philippe World Time Flyback Chronograph (Ref. 5935A-001) strapped to his wrist. The salmon-colored dial—with its opaline finish and carbon texture—is what really makes this model pop. A fan favorite among watch nerds, this 41 mm steel chronograph combines complicated mechanics with undeniable style. Stormzy clearly knows his stuff—he’s also been spotted in a Nautilus and a Daytona before. This Patek will set you back around $68,100, assuming you can even get your hands on one.
What makes this week’s watch picks so interesting isn’t just the price tags (though those are impressive too), but how each celebrity uses their timepiece to say something personal. Some go big with diamonds, some stay classic with steel, others pick niche complications or rare materials. But in all cases, these watches are more than just accessories—they’re signals of taste, status, and often a good story.
So whether it’s a rose-gold Jaeger ticking away behind a tailored sleeve or a meteorite Rolex shining under Centre Court’s sunlight, one thing’s clear: this week, luxury watches weren’t just telling time—they were telling us who these stars really are.